What Does the Name Bao Mean
The name Bao comes from Chinese roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Bao below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Bao Name Meaning
& m ChineseFrom Chinese 宝 (bǎo) meaning "treasure, jewel, precious, rare", 褒 (bāo) meaning "praise, honour" or 苞 (bāo) meaning "bud" (which is usually only feminine). Other Chinese characters are possible as well.
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What does the name Bao mean?
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Is Bao a boy or girl name?
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